DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver specification

INDEX

P

Passwords 46 Pay-per-view programs 36

tuning to 36 Profiles

channel lists 43 choosing 47 locking 46 menu 33, 43 ratings limits 44 spending limits 45 unlocking 47 viewing hours 45

Program guides 4, 19, 23 anatomy 20, 34 Attractions Guide 24 buttons 23

Channel Guide 24 default 22 Detail Guide 22 exiting 24, 30 Grid Guide 22 help 30

Logo Guide 24 scrolling 22 sorting 25 SurfGuide 22

tuning to a program 23 Programming the Remote 65

to control a TV 66 to control a VCR 66

to control other devices 67 Purchases 36

cancelling 39 menu 33, 39 previewing 36 reviewing 39 spending limits 40

R

Ratings limit 44 RECORD button 42 Recording

with timers 42 Remote control

batteries 5, 54 buttons 64 codes 68 programming 5, 65, 66 using the 67

Reviewing purchases 39

S

Scout 28 button 28 results 28

Scrolling 22

Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal 53

Sorting

program guides 25 Sorting by

All button 26 AlphaSort button 27 Movies button 26 Other Guides button 29 Scout button 28 Sports button 26 Topics button 25

Spending limits 40, 45 Sports button 26 SurfGuide 22 System lock 46 System options 50 System test 72 System unlock 47

T

Timer feature

editing or cancelling 41 setting up 42

Timers

Home Control 56 icons 41

Timers menu 33 Topics button 25 Transponders 53 Troubleshooting 72 Tuning to a program 23

U

Unlocking

a profile 47

the system 21, 47 USSB programming 18

V

VCR (D-VHS) 18 VCR Controller 9, 14 Viewing hours limit 45

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DirecTV ProScan DSS Receiver manual Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal

Contents

DSS Receiver Safety Information Personnel Table of Contents Appendix C Accessories Index Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things First What is the DSS SYSTEM? First Things First Programming the Remote WHAT’S in the BOX Using this Manual Point Point and Select Method Connecting Your DSS Receiver To Your TV Protect Your Components from Power SurgesProtect Your Components from Overheating RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Video Jack and CableAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type VCR Controller Jack and Cable To receive off-air programming no cable box To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable boxTo receive DSS programming To receive off-air programming with cable box Connection B To receive cable programming with cable box To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable boxConnection C To connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection D Using the VCR Remote to Locate the Remote Sensor Connecting the VCR Controller Set VCR Type screen lets you enter a code for your VCR What does the Agile Modulator allow you to do? Resetting the Agile ModulatorChoosing a DSS Output Channel Sending the DSS Signal to Multiple TVS DSS Interactive Setup Connecting a CompatibleOrdering DSS Programming What is a Program GUIDE? Program Guides Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Anatomy of the Channel Banner SurfGuide Detail GuideGrid Guide Point to Channels with the number keys Bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide Attractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program Guide Topics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Clear All Scout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menu DON’T Forget Point Select WHAT’S a MENU?Menu System Menu System Using HelpUsing the Menu System Exiting a Screen Don’t Forget about Clear button Want More Information? Program Guide Mailbox PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Buy and Record Option Point to a channel and select it Purchase Edit screen lets you cancel an upcoming purchase Spending limits are in effect only when the system is locked Editing or Canceling a Timer Recording with TimerRecording with Timer and D-VHS VCR Timers Feature Setting Up Timer Recordings Schedule a Timer with the Record Button Profiles Add or Delete All Channels You can limit viewing seven days a week Don’t Forget Your Password Unlocking the System Session Unlock Interactive Setup Options About DSS System Options Selects from among the available data on the current channel Dish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Connect the Home Control Data Interface Module Install Batteries in the Data Interface Control ModuleConnect the Home Control Lamp Module Device Setup Complete the on-screen sentence to schedule a timer Fetch Menu Customize the Fetch MenuPage What Else can IT DO? HOW IT ALL WorksWHAT’S IT FOR? Reference Reference Parts of the DSS System Home View Controls and Buttons Back Panel Controls LEC Using the Remote to Control a Second DSS Receiver Changing the RF Remote Code Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other Devices TV Codes Laserdisc/DVD Player Codes VCR Codes Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Codes Glossary Reference Troubleshooting Running the System Test Appendix a Warranty Information How you get service Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories Here United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index DSS Set VCR type 15 Signal meter 53 peak signal Page 50%